Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Assembly Tightens Security, Addresses MLA's Actions
After a fight in the Maharashtra state meeting place, called Vidhan Bhavan, the rules are changing.
A member of the assembly, Jitendra Awhad, is accused of hitting a journalist, which the Mumbai Press Club is upset about.
Additionally, Awhad blocked the police after one of his supporters was held.
The Speaker then made visitors not allowed to go inside to ensure order and safety.
Ministers also have to have their meetings elsewhere.
Mumbai Press Club demands action against MLA Jitendra Awhad for assaulting a journalist.
A case was registered against Awhad for obstructing police work during a protest.
The incident occurred following a scuffle between NCP and BJP workers in the Assembly.
Assembly Speaker Narwekar banned visitors due to security and decorum concerns.
Narwekar directed ministers to hold meetings outside the Assembly complex.
- Who
- Jitendra Awhad, Rahul Narwekar, and the Mumbai Press Club.
- What
- Restrictions on Assembly visitors and demands for action against an MLA.
- When
- Following a scuffle inside the Assembly premises, on Friday.
- Where
- Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai.
- Why
- To ensure security, maintain decorum, and address the assault of a journalist.
Mumbai Press Club
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Action Against Assault
Mumbai Press Club
Demands strict action against Jitendra Awhad for the assault of a journalist.
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- Key Figures
- Jitendra Awhad, Rahul Narwekar, Devendra Fadnavis
- Incident
- Assault of a journalist, obstruction of police work, and a scuffle
- Location
- Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan
- Actions
- Visitor ban, demand for action, and police complaint.
- New Policy
- Ministers to hold meetings outside of the Assembly complex.
Sources
Two arrested in Maharashtra Assembly scuffle case
Case against NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad for obstructing police during protest at Vidhan Bhavan
‘My Soldiers Hit For Marathi, Not for Power’: Raj Thackeray’s Blunt Rebuttal After Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan Clash
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BJP, NCP-SP apologise for fisticuffs in Maha Assembly
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Scuffle at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan complex: Two supporters of Awhad, Padalkar arrested
Scuffle at Maha Vidhan Bhavan: 2 sent to custody
Maharashtra Speaker's "No Visitors Allowed" Order After Clash In Assembly
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